Category: Market Overview

Despite lacking strong fundamentals, PEPE coin displays promising trends including an uptick of 70% in the last 30 days and a solid connection to a $0.00000150 support level. However, the reliance on large stakeholders’ moves and meme token status makes its future uncertain. Comparatively, Wall Street Memes (WSM), riding on a robust follower community, seems promising as an ERC-20 token.

“CZ, CEO of Binance anticipates rising trading volumes in the crypto market over the next six to 18 months. This surge is linked to efforts of asset managers to list a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US, the upcoming Bitcoin halving, and increasing crypto investments.”

The surge in spread between the CME-listed July futures contract and the now-expired June futures contract raises the cost of pre-expiry futures rollover. This impedes futures-based products’ financial outcomes, affecting investors relying on futures-based ETFs. Spot-based ETFs, closely resembling owning bitcoin directly, eliminate rollover expense and secure the cryptocurrency without the need for a digital wallet.

BlackRock CEO, Larry Fink, highlights Bitcoin’s potential as a hedge against inflation, perceiving it as a digital avatar of gold. Meanwhile, global leaders propose a shift from dollar dependencies, favoring the adoption of digital assets, potentially giving Bitcoin a stronger foothold.

Matrixport, a crypto services company, anticipates a bullish trend for Bitcoin, reaching $125,000 by end of 2024. This is based on a pattern of Bitcoin’s historical growth and ‘mining reward halving’ events. However, the company warns that cryptocurrency investments are susceptible to unpredictable fluctuations affected by regulatory policies and broader economic conditions.

“Crypto enthusiasts are closely watching the bearish chart pattern of Bitcoin, as it hovers around the $30,450 range, anticipating whether this could become a golden buying opportunity. Bitcoin, still leading on CoinMarketCap, faces resistance at the $31,000 mark, signalling a possible bearish correction.”

Despite a slight downward trend, Bitcoin’s market stability suggests that the crypto winter is transitioning towards warmer days, according to Tim Frost, the CEO of Yield App. However, market situations like the implosion of the exchange giant FTX remind us of the risks in crypto markets.

NFT royalty payments have dramatically declined, hitting a two-year low in June, according to data analytics platform, Nansen. A growing trend of royalty-optional marketplaces and policies of established platforms like OpenSea seem to influence this dwindling trend. Despite the radical drop, certain ‘blue-chip’ collections continue earning millions in royalties.

BlackRock CEO, Larry Fink, has suggested that the digital currency realm, led by Bitcoin, could overhaul the financial landscape. This is a significant departure from his previous skepticism towards cryptocurrencies. Fink now perceives benefits in greater tokenization of assets and securities, and even compared investing in Bitcoin to staking in gold. Despite the potential that tokenization and blockchain technologies hold, crypto remains a volatile entity.

“The Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC)’s floor price plunged by approximately 82% signalling a significant drop in its NFT value. The trends highlight the importance of organic demand and a devoted community of stakeholders versus speculators, who can potentially destabilise the market. A combination of aggressive marketing to a mainstream audience and lack of in-depth understanding of the value proposition exacerbated the decline.”

“The crypto markets are currently retreating somewhat, with Bitcoin and Ether slightly down. Market volatility is affected by various factors including macroeconomic considerations and the dynamics of ‘meme’ coins. Formulating a balance and understanding potential risks and rewards is key in this unpredictable investment landscape.”

“In under 48 hours, storage token Storj managed to inflate its market value twofold, soaring by 43% and reaching a peak of $0.58. It’s noted that Storj’s rally potentially correlates with increased trading volumes on South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit. The story of Storj demonstrates the unpredictable, high-stakes nature of crypto markets.”

“The U.S. Federal Reserve’s scheduled meeting this week could strongly affect the crypto scene. Rate hikes and employment data from this meeting will be under heavy scrutiny from crypto enthusiasts. As shifts in interest rates and economic trends raise anticipation, the impact on digital coins remains uncertain.”

“Macro-economic factors significantly impact the crypto industry’s future, with potential effects on inflation and interest rates. Despite challenges, Bitcoin has rallied back, trading 9.1% higher than its Anchored Volume Weighted Average Price (AVWAP). Macroeconomic developments and widespread banking collapses could potentially impact these gains, while high credit balances and potential recessions bring additional uncertainty.”

“While experiencing a slight retreat recently, Litecoin (LTC) remains a major player in the decentralized payment sector, reporting a significant recovery from June’s low and charting notable gains. This resilience is influenced by LTC’s listing on EDX markets, bullish sentiment surrounding the upcoming halving event, and the flourishing broader crypto market. Boosted by potentially high-yield investment opportunities, investors can also consider diversifying with promising crypto presales like AI-driven web3 startup yPredict.”

June 2023 marked the lowest level of NFT royalties, yet 342 projects raked in royalties over $1M, and twenty crossed the $10M threshold. In other news, RBI is in talks with 18 countries for adopting the digital rupee for cross-border transactions, and Saxo Bank has been ordered to offload its crypto asset portfolio due to regulatory concerns.

“Crypto market is experiencing revival, with demand for liquid staking rising impressively, especially within the Solana network. Staking involves locking up cryptocurrencies to secure proof-of-stake blockchain. Liquid staking offers a more straightforward solution, providing a hassle-free experience eliminating the need to run a personal node.”

The KSI Token has seen a substantial increase in value, but lacks a significant online presence and community support. This contrasts with Wall Street Memes, another meme token, which has a strong community backing. Despite the popularity of meme tokens, it’s essential to remember that crypto investment is high risk and requires careful consideration.

“Crypto trading volumes surged 14% in June, attributed to anticipation of spot bitcoin ETF proposals. However, regulatory scrutiny shadows this optimism, emphasizing a need for investor safeguards potentially conflicting with the autonomy inherent to crypto enthusiasts. The path to wider acceptance is complex.”

Goldman Sachs’s analysis indicates a substantial decrease in BTC and ETH held on exchanges in June, suggesting a shift towards self-custody among crypto holders. This trend coincides with increasing uncertainties about potential regulatory actions against cryptocurrencies and concerns about exchange security breaches.

“Binance is suspending operations regarding deposits and withdrawals of specific cross-chain bridge tokens tied to the Multichain project from July 7, 2023, following unresolved issues with the protocol. Notably affected tokens include Polkastarter, Alchemy Pay, and Beefy.Finance among others.”

Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) price has slid 3% in past 24 hours and dipped 42% since the start of the year, with unsuccessful efforts for re-pegging the associated USTC stablecoin to the US Dollar. Meanwhile, Thug Life Token (THUG) is gaining traction, with its presale raising $400,000 and resonating with the rap/hip-hop communities.

“XRP’s price has seen a 3% increase this week, despite falling by 8% over the last 30 days. As Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC nears its end, speculations anticipate a potential upside. Ripple’s CEO predicts a favourable judgment might boost XRP’s market standing. Diversified portfolios like Wall Street Memes provide investment opportunities to counterbalance risk. Do remember, crypto investment is always a gamble.”

Optimism is growing within the crypto community as institutional interest in Bitcoin and ETF proposals rise. Crypto trading volumes increased 14% to $2.71 trillion in June 2021, the first monthly increase since March. Despite this, spot trading volumes remain on the low side, indicating stagnation. Recent ETF filings have, however, stimulated trading activities, showing a positive market projection.

Aave token holders are voting on a proposal to convert 1,600 ether (ETH) into wrapped staked ether (wstETH) and rocket pool ether (rETH) to secure a higher yield. This move could expose them to volatilities of wstETH and rETH. Despite the potential risk, there’s a positive market sentiment reflected in Aave’s recent price rise.

“Three promising digital assets include Wall Street Memes, Tamadoge, and Quant. Wall Street Memes is a burgeoning crypto project aiming for a $1 billion market cap. Tamadoge, a play-to-earn platform, had a successful pre-sale. Quant aims for interoperability between blockchains to expedite mass adoption. Spotting potential crypto gainers requires diligent research, understanding tokenomics, and the project’s intent.”

“Bitcoin’s performance correlation with U.S. stock markets has dropped to near zero, the lowest in two years. This change may indicate Bitcoin’s growing decoupling from broader investing sentiment. Factors contributing to this include the proposals for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by major companies like BlackRock and Fidelity. Despite this decoupling, Bitcoin isn’t immune to worldly economic influences.”

“Crypto markets are quieter this week with Bitcoin and Ether values dipping slightly. Despite debates surrounding GameFi’s Ponzi issues, co-founder Yat Siu refutes claims of it being a Ponzi scheme. However, falling token values and decreased GameFi player numbers prompt the gaming industry to reassess its outlook on GameFi structures.”

With the current market value at roughly $30,763, Bitcoin faces resistance at the $31,000 mark. Viewing Bitcoin’s bullish engulfing candlestick, analysts predict a possible upward trend should it break a $31,350 resistance. However, if it dips below $29,650, we could witness a gradual slide towards $28,650.

In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency, the recent achievements of LUNC, with a market capitalization of $500 million, have attracted investors. This growth suggests potential price stability and growth. Notably, the 11th token burn event by Binance led to a 3% price increase for LUNC, indicating a promising future.

Over the Independence Day holiday in the US, Bitcoin and Ether maintained their impressive positions while the overall crypto market was relatively calm. The focus is on micro-cap cryptocurrency markets where volatility is unending, and traders are eager to find the ‘next big thing’. Coins in focus include Ksi Coin, Pepe 2.0 and Precipitate which have seen impressive fluctuations recently.

Pop icon Justin Bieber’s leap into the NFT market resulted in massive losses, as his investments experienced a 95% drawdown. Despite this, his involvement spotlighted the volatile but exciting future of the NFT market, reminding us of its unpredictable nature.